Operator Trainee

Tunnel Services

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Position Summary:

The Cumberland Gap Tunnel Authority has 38 full-time employees composed of an administrative staff, mechanical and electrical staff and 4 operations teams. Operations consists of 2-day teams and 2-night teams. Each 7-member team works 12.5-hour shifts 4 days on and 4 days off. CGTA is hiring 2 full-time operators to work a minimum of 38 hours per week. This is a full-time floating position to include a day shift rotation from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM or a night shift rotation from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM or a split shift combination of both rotations. Days and hours to be determined by the Tunnel Manager on an as-needed basis.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform high level service and task work to assure continued safe flow of traffic through the tunnels.
• Monitor and manipulate traffic flow and assist traveling public as needed.
• Inspect and escort hazardous material carriers and maintain proper records on paper or computer
• Perform all aspects of janitorial and building maintenance, grounds maintenance, basic repairs on equipment and mechanical systems within the portal buildings, tunnels, and outdoor sites.
• Respond to fire, hazardous material spills, medical emergencies and rescue operations as needed.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• This position requires operation of an emergency vehicle, thus requiring the hired individual to be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid Driver's License, Operator or CDL License, Driving Insurability
• Sense of Sound, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Balance, Ability to Lift 125 pounds
• Ability to work on call, full time, part time as needed up to 12.5-hour shifts
• Available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies.
• Minimum High School Graduate or GED
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces, and wear PPE SCBA protective equipment.
• Required to complete all EMT training within 1 year and hold KYEMT and NREMT license.
• Required to complete all safety training, EVOC, hazmat, fire brigade and extrication training.

Preferred Experience and Training:

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT-B)
• Kentucky Emergency Medical Technician - Basic License
• Fire Brigade Training and hazmat operations level certification
• Hazmat Operations Level Certification
• Vehicle Extrication Technician training
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training -EVOC
• Bucket truck and aerial manlift training

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a transportation tunnel environment that includes outdoors in all types of weather from extreme heat to extreme cold, rain, snow, etc. for several hours at a time. The environment could include fire scenes, chemical spill sites, confined spaces, bucket truck and aerial man lift and within elevated noise levels.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.